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P111 HJS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,233 mi
Last recorded95,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 HJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 95,233 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 89,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind suspension unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind suspension unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 67,832 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 67,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 69,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 69,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 64,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Oct 2020 64,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2019 63,500 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 63,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,050 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,110 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 52,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 52,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,421 miles

both front tyres have slight cracks in sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,936 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,887 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 40,307 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,135 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to f/n/s tyre edge

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,931 miles

engine undertray + body covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2008 37,843 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray + body covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 30,668 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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P111 HJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P111 HJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P111 HJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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